Campus Student Governance

Students at Mesalands Community College are encouraged to voice their opinions on issues and matters of general interest to the student body. Students have the opportunity to participate in governance by joining Student Senate.  The president of Student Senate is also a member of the Student Affairs Committee.  Students interested in active involvement should contact a Student Services staff member.

 The Student Affairs Committee

The Student Affairs Committee acts as a liaison between the students as a whole and the institution concerning questions, ideas, and needs. One of its functions is to make recommendations to the Dean of Student Services regarding student life.

Student Senate

Student Senate is open to all students at Mesalands Community College.  One of the goals of Student Senate is to assume the responsibilities of participatory governance in a joint effort among students, faculty, staff and administration.

Automotive Technology Club

The Automotive Technology Club is for students interested in the automotive technology field. The club sponsors worthwhile organizations and social events.  It also raises money to provide for the needs of students within the Automotive Technology program. 

Mesalands Community College offers a state-of-the-art Automotive Technology shop where students can train with a hands-on approach under the supervision of experienced professionals.  Students get experience on a wide variety of vehicles from the College community.  They may also work on their own vehicles. 

The College’s Automotive Technology shop utilizes the Mitchell-on-Demand system of computerized repair manuals.

Chess Club

The Chess Club is open to all students at any level of playing ability who have a strong interest in the game of chess.  The purpose of the club is to promote the game of chess within the College and the community, as well as to provide the opportunity for all to learn and/or improve their playing strategies.

Chi Alpha/College Christian Fellowship

This Fellowship promotes the spiritual life of the students of Mesalands Community College by providing opportunities for worship, fellowship, discipleship, witness, and prayer.  Chi Alpha meets periodically in small and large gatherings. Students assume the planning and scheduling of all meetings and special events.  Membership will include any interested students who are enrolled at Mesalands Community College. Chi Alpha is a non-discriminatory organization.

Diesel Technology Club

The Diesel Technology Club is open to students enrolled in the Diesel Technology program. With goals of advancing diesel mechanics in the community and with industries in the state, the organization raises funds to provide scholarships, community service, and at least one major field trip to visit a major industrial site in New Mexico.

Livestock Judging Club

The Livestock Judging Club offers students with an interest in livestock judging the opportunity to develop their skills and participate in various related events.

 Natural Sciences Club

The Natural Sciences Club provides an opportunity for students to gain knowledge of their surroundings. Innovative field trips and informative lectures with topics ranging from astronomy to paleontology are provided through the Natural Sciences Club.  Hands-on experience is emphasized through cooperative work in the Mesalands Dinosaur Museum and Natural Science Laboratories where the scientific method is put to practical use.  This organization provides students a chance to broaden their horizons and gives the community an opportunity to share in a culturally enriching experience.

Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society

Membership is based on academic achievement. The Society offers students leadership opportunities, lifetime membership, opportunities for intellectual enrichment and personal development through scholarship, leadership, service and fellowship.

Spanish Club

The Spanish Club is for students taking Spanish as a foreign language and also for those who speak Spanish or are interested in Spanish culture.

Student Horseshoers Organization for Excellence (S.H.O.E.)

S.H.O.E. encourages students with an interest in horses, especially for those with an interest in horseshoeing, to participate in the club.  S.H.O.E. is a member of the New Mexico Professional Horseshoers Association and is actively involved in national farrier associations.  The club attends and hosts clinics, competitions, and certifications related to horseshoeing and horses, and also sponsors recreational activities.

Students in Free Enterprise (S.I.F.E.)

S.I.F.E. is a nonprofit organization that gives students the tools to learn the free enterprise system in a real working situation.  Guided by faculty advisors, who are named Sam M. Walton Free Enterprise Fellows in honor of the late Wal-Mart founder, S.I.F.E.  teams establish a variety of community outreach programs that teach free enterprise.  Help is given to budding entrepreneurs to get their plans off the ground and mentors are available for at-risk students, inspiring them to reach for their dreams.